Restaurants

Specializing in breakfast and brunch preparations, McKay Cottage Restaurant is famous for its drool-worthy sticky buns, scones and cinnamon rolls. Lunch specials such as biscuit and gravy and Baja chicken hash, among others are also quite delicious.

Featuring a spacious dining area that is conducive for long conversations and family dinners, Wild Rose, on Oregon Avenue serves an eclectic Thai fare. Dishes such as khao soi, papaya salad and basil curry noodles, to name a few come highly recommended.

Spork is the brainchild of Jeff Hunt. The journey of this restaurant began as a food truck in 2009 to become a full-fledged restaurant in 2013. You will not only be charmed by the bohemian ambiance, but also by their eclectic menu which is inspired by global street food. Their seasonal fare is packed with flavor and will delight even the most seasoned diners.

The fact that it's named after the street on which it resides aptly illustrates the local appeal of 900 Wall in downtown Bend. But with it's fast growing popularity, the delightful restaurant might just transcend the local tag and it's not hard to see why. 900 Wall offers a superb menu of modern American specialties with chef Cliff Eslinger's unique takes with European influences. Locally sourced and organic ingredients is at the core of the food philosophy and the seasonally changing menu presents a good variation throughout. A large part of the restaurant's popularity can be attributed to the bar that has a following of its own. A selection of no less than 250 wines with 60 by the glass has wine lovers queuing up. It's not just in the numbers though, as it has garnered great accolades and awards including one from Wine Spectator. Going beyond wines, the bar's an excellent menu of creative and expertly mixed cocktails is a standout. The award-winning happy hour specials and promise great deals on food and drinks. Check website for more.

A local institution for dining in Bend, The Phoenix's provides a great environment and consistently delights whether you're going out with a family for a relaxed meal or just to chill out with a group over drinks. The restaurant's kitchen is helmed by Chef Matt Diamond who comes up with an excellent menu of American favorites with varied influences. The restaurant does full justice to its tagline of 'A Restaurant for Everyone' with it's menu featuring a salads and steaks to sandwiches, burgers and pizzas. The Northwest inspired seafood selection counts among the restaurant's favorites. Head out to the bar where a coterie of talented bartenders concoct a stunning array of cocktails. Apart from this, there's a diverse selection of beer, wine and other spirits as well. The outdoor patio is a delight. Check website for more.

Elevation Restaurant is an endeavor by Cascade Culinary Institute whereby the students of the institute prepare meals for the public. Come and enjoy completely organic meals which are made with ingredients from local farmer's markets by the chefs of tomorrow.

Ariana is helmed by Ariana Fernandez, Andres Fernandez, Glen Asti and Susan Asti. This charming Italian restaurant is one of the best in town. Nestled in a beautiful American Craftsman-style building, their menu has a delightful twist on classic fare. Using local seasonal ingredients that add flavor to their dishes, their food is simply sublime. Complement your meal with wine from their impressive list.

Opened in 2000, Parrilla Grill may not be a looker but it has definitely hooked locals with their delicious wraps and burritos. Relish their creative dishes like Smoked Salmon, Red Headed Step Child, Khan Bowl, BLT Wrap and Jambalaya. Everything is prepared fresh and the flavors are just sublime. Take a sip of beer or margarita to complement your meal. They have over 21 types of craft beer and various versions of margaritas to set your happy hour rolling. Enjoy the underground music performed by local bands or the skate events held regularly.

The Sparrow Bakery is a mix of a breakfast cafe and a bake shop. Located on Scott Street, the place is home to delicious, drool-worthy signature goodies such as raspberry almond bar, Ocean Rolls and Princess' Delicious Pastry. The Sparrow Cafe also serves a mean croque monsieur sandwich.

GoodLife Brewing is a brewery and brew pub where the staff is friendly and the brewing equipment is in plain view so that you can watch the process of brewing a beer. Try out some of their craft beers and pale ale.

Opened in 2009, Diego's Spirited Kitchen serves creative Mexican and American dishes. The brainchild of Juvenal Santana and Pablo Peña, they aim to bring food that is not common. The black ceiling, deep red walls and ochre floors give it an intimate look. Savor their dishes like pork sambuca, arroz con camarones, coconut shrimp tacos and pork carnitas ravioli. No matter what you order, you can be assured of delicious goodness at this friendly restaurant.

Boasting of a beautiful waterside location in Sunriver, Hola! takes you on a flavorful excursion of Mexico and Peru. The menu offers an exciting array of foods from the diverse palates of the two regions ranging from the popular traditional favorites to the lesser-known ones and even some of the chefs own takes. While Mexican food has a fairly large following in the country, Peruvian cuisine lags behind in popularity, but at least at Hola!, the odds are evened out with Peruvian food getting as much attention as the former. The bar has a superb selection of South American inspired cocktails which should not be missed. Sit out at the outdoor patio for a meal or just a casual drink with stunning water views for company.